1. Increasing Women Political Participation in Indonesia Women’s Empowerment and Gender Integration Workshop Bali, 19 February 2014

2. Women Political Representation in National Parliament

3. Women civil servants in 34 Ministries N = 503,554 Data from 2011

4. Evolution of TAF’s Election and Women Political Participation program 1999 First democratic election TAF supported the establishment of the first national network for voters education and election observers, voters’ survey Challenges In experienced EMBs Voter registration Very low% women elected due to political fragmentation 2004 Legislative election + first direct presidential election TAF supported comprehensive election observation, voters survey, media campaign, training elected women parliamentarian Challenges Voter registration Result counting and verification Insignificant effect or increase after quota 2005-2009 First local direct elections + legislative election TAF supported election observation, voter surveys, candidates training, media campaign, advocacy for improvement of quota system, caucus Challenges Voter registration Vote buying Fraud counted by EMBs Low quota compliance Lack of donor support 2012-2014 Legislative election + local direct elections TAF supported research on election budget, quota, independent verification of election. TAF is supporting voters information, voter education, candidates training, and verification of election results Challenges Tracking candidates (records, promises) Vote buying Resistance to international assistance

5. Indonesia Election in numbers Over 180 million registered voters (an additional 3 million overseas voters)  Approximately 6 million Indonesians employed in administering, supervising and securing the elections  Seat contested: 560 seats for National Parliament 132 seats for Regional Representatives (DPD) 2,112 seats for Provincial Parliaments 16, 895 seats for Regents / Cities Parliaments  Approximately 200,000 candidates  12 national parties and 3 local parties in Aceh

6. 2014 Elections 9 April 2014: Legislative Elections (for national, provincial and regional parliaments) 9 July 2014: Presidential Election 20 September 2014: Second-round of Presidential Election (if necessary)  Ongoing: Regional Head elections (average of one election every 3-4 days in Indonesia)

7. Checklist gender mainstreaming in election program Electoral IssuesGender issuesProgram Strategies Women’s Political Participation: Women’s political participation is not only about voting, but also about women becoming advocates, activists, political party members and candidates. Political parties often control decisions about nominations for public office, positions on the candidates’ lists and support during campaigns and after the elections. What is the role of political parties in determining women’s opportunities sin running for public office? To what extent have women’s specific issues become part of national political debates and been given serious consideration in the work of the legislature? What was the experience of women who ran for office in the last elections at the national and local levels? Election Observation that capture the challenges for women to be running for public office Voters Education on promoting gender issues to be discussed by candidates. Capacity building for women candidates

8. Checklist gender mainstreaming in election program Electoral Issues Gender IssuesProgram Strategies Voter Registration: To be able to participate in voting in Indonesia, one must be registered and appear on the voters list. Regardless of the type of system used for voters’ registration, the lists should be compiled in a manner that is clear and transparent, and voters should have an easy way to check for mistakes and correct inaccuracies. The accuracy and inclusiveness of the lists are important in ensuring the full participation of women voters. Is information on registration (dates, timing and registration process) accessible for all eligible women and men voters in all localities? Are there mechanisms to be followed that ensure the right of illiterate women or those with difficulty in communicating to register as voters? Are the voters’ lists already with the disaggregated information of women and men voters, age, ethnicity, and geographical location? Election Observation on voters registration Voters Education on how to vote? (ensuring voters understand the election processes from registration to voting)

9. Checklist gender mainstreaming in election program Electoral Issues Gender IssuesProgram Strategies Voter Information and Education: Voter education is an important and critical measure to enhance women’s participation in elections, specifically when women are not used to playing an active role in elections and political processes. Voter education includes the dissemination of basic election information (“voter information”), such as that regarding voting rights, the election system, parties and candidates, as well as where, when and how to vote. Are voter education programs conducted with consideration to gender and specific needs of women and men at all levels? Do voter education messages promote a positive image of women as leaders and politicians in order to encourage women’s participation in political processes? To what extent are women involved in the design of voter information and education programs and materials? Conducting baseline survey Assessment on partners capacity Engaging various type of partners (CSO, academics / universities, election commissions, etc).

10. 2009 and 2014 Election: Increased the Electability of Women Candidates Assessment on women candidates and legislators Developing tools / instruments Capacity Building through: -Trainings, -Mentoring, -C onstituent meeting, -Media-campaign

11. Spatial Distribution of Women’s Candidacy in 2009 Election Regions with women candidates < 29% Regions with women candidates ≥ 29% Local condition has strong impact on women’s candidacy. Amongst many factors are: access, participation, culture, non-functioning political parties, weak economic condition, weak civil society organizations and network.

12. Assessment 2009 Elections Results

13. Representation and parties numbers National 9 parties 18% women Provincial 38 parties obtained seats 16% women Regents / Cities 43 parties obtained seats 12% women

14. Trainings for women candidates 2009 Election2014 Election Number of training15 trainings25 trainings Number of participants487 women candidates934 women candidates Elected107 women…  Training Materials :  Women and Politics  Meaningful representation in politics  Election Systems  Targeting your votes  Campaign strategies

15. Post election program approaches Capacity-building for women legislators and candidates Partnerships with executives Empowerment of women at grassroots level

16. Increasing number of discriminatory local regulations

17. PROMOTING TRANSPARENC Y AND ACCOUNTABILI TY IN ELECTIONS PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE VOTER EDUCATION PROMOTING ENFORCEMENT OF AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK IMPROVED AVAILABILITY OF VOTER INFORMATION Strengthened public participation in elections Improved capacity and sustainability of CSO and university partners Improved communication between CSO / university partners and EMBs Strengthened CSO coordination and information sharing Better independent verification of elections Electorate makes better-informed voting decisions Australia Indonesia Electoral Support Program (AIESP)

18. 2013 Perception Survey  Objectives: Strategies for voters education and voters information Recommendations to CSO, EMBs (KPU)  Respondents: 2.760 respondents, 460 in each province (over-sampled 3 x 30 respondents)  Data collection: September – October 2013  Location: AIESP areas: DKI Jakarta, Aceh, East Java, East Kalimantan, South Sulawesi, NTT

19. Survey Results 1

20. Survey Results 1 (cont.)

21. Survey Results 2

22. Building sustainable partnerships 22 Strengthened and sustainable civic participation in elections Universities Research & Advocacy Organizations Community Based Organizations

23. Working tools Please contact natalia.warat@asiafoundation.org to see these tools.natalia.warat@asiafoundation.org  AIESP M&E Plan AIESP M&E Plan  AIESP Gender Action Plan AIESP Gender Action Plan  AIESP Online Monitoring and Evaluation Platform: www.monevelectiontaf.comwww.monevelectiontaf.com  Partner Report template: Activity report Quarterly report  Report template to DFAT Report template to DFAT  Monitoring & Evaluation for Norway Program Monitoring & Evaluation for Norway Program

24. 1. Expand the meaning and practices of political representation through increase in women candidacy and electability also take opportunity to push for equitable public policy agenda. 2. Draft common agenda to eliminate inequality in power relationship; recognize and reject gender blind attitude in political institutions. 3. Strengthen network and coalition amongst women leaders, decision makers with civil society organizations and activist, as well as women’s community at the grass-root level. Urgency of New Agenda for Women in Politics

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